The RwandAir story is a fascinating one. The flag carrier of Rwanda, RwandAir is the country’s only international airline. A relatively young airline, RwandAir was established in 2002, as a joint venture between the Rwandan government and South African Airways. RwandAir has since grown to become one of the most respected carriers in the African continent, with a fleet of 30 aircraft, and a network of over 50 destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.

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RwandAir’s history is a testament to the resilience of the Rwandan people. In the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, the nation was in ruins. The government worked hard to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, and the airline industry was just one of the many sectors that needed to be re-established. In 2002, the Rwandan government and South African Airways launched RwandAir. The airline initially operated a fleet of just three aircraft - two Boeing 737s and an Airbus A330.

RwandAir’s first international flight was to Brussels in 2005, and by 2009, the airline had grown to a fleet of 12 aircraft and was serving 15 destinations. In the same year, Rwanda opened its first international airport in Kigali, allowing RwandAir to expand its network to include international destinations to Europe and the Middle East.

In 2014, RwandAir introduced the first of its long-haul aircraft, with the arrival of two Airbus A330s. The airline also converted two of its Boeing 737s to a hybrid-electric power system, becoming the first airline to do so in the world. This marked a significant milestone in the airline’s development.

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In 2017, RwandAir took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This marked the beginning of a new era for the airline, as the 737 MAX 8 was the most advanced aircraft in the RwandAir fleet. In the same year, RwandAir launched its first direct flight from Kigali to London, becoming the first African airline to do so.

In 2019, RwandAir celebrated its 17th anniversary, and the airline has come a long way since its launch. It now operates a fleet of 30 aircraft, and has a network of more than 50 destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Unfortunately, there have been a few incidents involving RwandAir. In 2016, a RwandAir plane was involved in an accident on the runway of Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. The plane was damaged beyond repair, but fortunately, there were no fatalities. In 2019, the airline was also the subject of a federal investigation by the US Department of Transportation, after reports of mistreatment of passengers on board its aircraft. The investigation was later dropped, and no sanctions were imposed.

RwandAir has come a long way since its launch in 2002. The airline has grown to become one of the most respected carriers in the African continent, and has achieved a number of important milestones in its short history. With its fleet of 30 aircraft and its network of more than 50 destinations, RwandAir is well-positioned to continue to grow and serve its passengers for years to come.